After the Hozugawa boat ride, we arrived at the lovely Arashiyama district late afternoon. We walked for about 15 minutes towards the famed Bamboo Forest. Ravi and Sarah opted to go inside the Tenryu-ji Temple while I proceeded to explore the Bamboo Forest.
We had a nice dinner at an upper level Japanese restaurant before walking to the nearest JR station for the trip back to Tokyo.
From Japan Guide:
Arashiyama (嵐山) is a pleasant, touristy district in the western outskirts of Kyoto. The area has been a popular destination since the Heian Period (794-1185), when nobles would enjoy its natural setting. Arashiyama is particularly popular during the cherry blossom and fall color seasons.
The Togetsukyo Bridge is Arashiyama's well known, central landmark. Many small shops, restaurants and other attractions are found nearby, including Tenryuji Temple, Arashiyama's famous bamboo groves and pleasure boats that are available for rent on the river.
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| A very pleasant area |
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| Shops and restaurants abound in the Arashiyama district |
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| A cemetery en route to the Bamboo Forest |
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| Start of the Bamboo forest |
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| Tourists in geisha getup |
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| Followed Ravi and Sarah into the picturesque Tenryuji temple built in 1339 |
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| The main hall, Hojo, of the World Heritage site temple |
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| On temple grounds, gravel is used since it does not easily gets disturbed compared to sand. |
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| My little monkey at the zen pond |
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| Exiting the temple |
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| Yummy dinner |
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| Farewell shot along the pretty Arashiyama district |
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| Local treats |
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| London Books store |
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| A 10 minute walk from the main street of Arashiyama. |
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